Which of the Following Is an Advantage of High-Dose Rate

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an advantage of high-dose rate (HDR) over low-dose rate (LDR) ?

• A) HDR is noninvasive.
• B) HDR dosimetry is simpler.
• C) Treatment time is decreased from 72 hours to 24 hours.
• D) HDR can be given on an outpatient basis.

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